Senior Java Backend Developer

Senior Java Backend Developer

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing Agile development team supporting enterprise-scale applications and initiatives. This role is focused entirely on backend development, offering the opportunity to contribute immediately to active projects. The successful candidate will be a hands-on developer with strong Java expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise backend applications.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop new functionality while enhancing and maintaining existing applications.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint-based delivery.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to application design discussions.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities.
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure quality, security, and compliance standards are maintained.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong experience with modern Java versions (Java 11+).
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
• Experience developing and supporting REST APIs.
• Familiarity with SOAP-based services.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure cloud experience.
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of DevOps practices.
• Experience providing QA support and defect resolution.
• Experience working within financial services or highly regulated environments.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud-hosted environments.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an active, hands-on developer who is currently coding on a daily basis and has strong experience building and supporting enterprise Java applications. Candidates should be comfortable working within Agile teams, solving complex technical challenges, and communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.